Expert Urges Govt. To Strengthen Extension Workers To Enhance Agricultural Production

maize farmer

Dr Idris Badiru, Principal Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ibadan, has advised the government to strengthen agricultural extension service workers to enhance agricultural production.

Buhari Urged To Create Jobs Through Agriculture, Manufacturing

President Muhammad Buhari

The former Under-Secretary to United Nations, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has called on President Muhammad Buhari to take urgent steps in overcoming grinding poverty, by growing the economy through job creation.

Food Loves Tech to Showcase Technology from the Fields to the Future

upcoming in food tech with this year’s inaugural Food Loves Tech expo in New York City on June 10–12.

The inaugural Food Loves Tech Expo, June 10–12, invites guests to see just how technology is transforming the food system. Hosted by Edible Holdings and VanyerMedia, the exhibition in New York City’s West Chelsea neighborhood aims to showcase technology for sustainability, development, healthy eating, and more with a diverse audience of chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and entrepreneurs in attendance.

Research Shows Organic Agriculture Boosts Local Economies

Research from the Organic Trade Association finds that organic agriculture is linked to economic health.

The organic industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the United States food industry. Organic food sales grew 11 percent to almost US$40 billion in 2015, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), while the food market as a whole had a 3 percent growth rate.

EU referendum: Farmers, fishermen and firms consider vote's consequences

Michael Harnett and his daughter Jane run farms in both Northern Ireland and off the coast of the Republic of Ireland

Farmers, fishermen and firms are divided in their opinions about a possible so-called Brexit - a UK withdrawal from the European Union - ahead of the 23 June referendum. Michael Harnett grows crops in County Down and he loves big machines.

Nigeria land disputes fuel surge in herdsmen violence

herdsmen

BENUE, Nigeria (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Sarah Adaji’s husband retired as a teacher two years ago, he kept himself busy tending to their farm, hoping to provide food for his family and make some money off the produce.

Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Chief Innocent AuduOgbeh, Keynote Address at the Cashew Planting Season Flag-Off Held On Tuesday 7th June, 2016 in Ile-Ife Osun State Nigeria

Chief AuduOgbe

It is indeed a great honor for me to perform this all-important 2016 cashew planting season flag-off. I am particularly happy for your presence despite other pressing challenges.

Poultry ban hurting Cameroonian farmers

Poultry ban hurting Cameroonian farmers

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea have imposed ban on table birds from Cameroon due to the resurgence of the avian influenza virus. Poultry farmers say the ban has hugely affected their business.

CORN EARWORM ATTACK: AGRONIGERIA REPORTS DISCOVERY AND INFESTATION TO AKWA IBOM STATE GOVT

Corn

 Another pest attack has been observed, this time on a different crop and at a different location. AgroNigeria drew the attention of the Akwa Ibom State government to a recent outbreak of pest attack on maize plants in the state.

Michael Harnett and his daughter Jane run farms in both Northern Ireland and off the coast of the Republic of Ireland

Mackerel, horse mackerel, blue whiting, herring, whelk and crab are the preferred products that are exported from Ireland

Nigeria was the top recipient of Irish sea food exports to non-EU countries in 2015, accounting for 46% of the 49,305 tonnes of fish exported from the country throughout the year.